Reimagined festival – Will Archibald & Yuki Negishi

Programme
Bach Prelude and Gigue in D
Haydn Concerto in D 1st mnt
Cassadó Danse du Diable Vert
Brahms Sonata No. 2 in F, Op. 99 1st mnt
Franck Sonata in A major 1st mnt

Scottish cellist Will Archibald’s musical journey began at the age of six under the guidance of Alex McQuiston. He now studies at Chetham’s School of Music in Manchester, refining his artistry and expanding his repertoire. Will has performed extensively as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral player, appearing in festivals and concerts both locally and further afield. His orchestral experience includes performances with the National Youth Orchestra of Scotland Symphony Orchestra, Chetham’s Symphony Orchestra, and the Solway Sinfonia. A passionate soloist, Will has won numerous accolades, including the Beatrice Huntington Award and major prizes at the Scottish Young Solo Musician of the Year (May 2023), Dumfries Music Festival, and Carlisle Music Festival. Will plays on a fine Italian cello by Armando Monterumici, kindly on loan to him.

Steinway Artist Yuki Negishi has established herself as a pianist of rare poetry, passion and virtuosity, equally at home as an adjudicator, educator and researcher, captivating audiences wherever she performs around the world. Yuki has already performed in over 800 concerts in the UK alone, including many of the most important halls and festivals, and regularly performs about 30 concerts a year as recitalist, concerto soloist and chamber musician. She has been broadcast on BBC Radio 3 (In Tune), Scala Radio, Xray FM, ITV, Channel 4, Dutch, Polish, Romanian and French television and radio.